We assume that everyone wants to sleep well, but people often make choices that don’t maximize their chance of a good night’s sleep.

A lot of people today in the United States sleep poorly. You might assume this is because they are distracted by modern technology, but in fact they suffer from many of the same sleep problems as people did in 1912. There are many factors that influence how well you sleep, but the two most important are light and temperature.

Light is what tells your circadian rhythms when it’s time to be awake and when it’s time to go to sleep. If you want to go to bed at 10 and get up at 6, you should do things that tell your body it’s time for bed at 8 or 9 and things that tell it it’s time to wake up at 6. Most importantly, you should avoid bright light after dark and get bright light first thing in the morning.

The problem with electric lighting is that it can be too bright, as anyone who has ever seen a stadium at night knows, but also too dim. The light from most incandescent bulbs is too red; many fluorescent bulbs have the right color of light but aren’t bright enough. For best results turn off all artificial lights after dark, or wear sunglasses indoors

Have you ever considered the dishwasher as a dispenser of insomnia and anxiety? The late nights spent scrubbing dishes, the worries about how to clean dried-on pasta sauce off a plate, or what to do with a wine glass that has turned cloudy at the bottom. Does it need to be washed by hand? What if I accidentally break it?

The dishwasher is an appliance whose time has come. With its ability to wash dishes on the top rack and dry them on the bottom, you’ll never have to worry about coming home from a long day at work to find an overflowing sink of dirty dishes ever again.

The counter top dishwasher is designed to fit on almost any countertop, and can be used in small apartments and homes where space is at a premium. It features three different wash settings (heavy, normal, light) and can accommodate up to six place settings. Its easy-to-use LED display will let you know when the load is done so you don’t have to wait around for it. Best of all, it uses less water than hand washing!

So if you’re looking for a way to save time and water while doing your dishes, then look no further than our Counter Top Dishwasher!

You don’t need a study to tell you that sleep is important. If you’ve ever pulled an all-nighter, or started nodding off at your desk at 3 p.m., you know it doesn’t take long for sleep deprivation to rob you of the energy and mental clarity you need to function optimally.

But what is the magic number when it comes to how much sleep we really require? And how do our sleep needs change as we age? Here’s a quick overview:

Newborns (0-3 months ): Sleep range narrowed to 14-17 hours each day (previously it was 12-18)

Infants (4-11 months): Sleep range widened two hours to 12-15 hours (previously it was 14-15)

Toddlers (1-2 years): Sleep range widened by one hour to 11-14 hours (previously it was 12-14)

Preschoolers (3-5): Sleep range widened by one hour to 10-13 hours (previously it was 11-13)

School age children (6-13): Sleep range widened by one hour to 9-11 hours (previously it was 10-11)

Teenagers (14-17): Sleep range widened by one

In a recent survey of more than 1,000 Americans, the National Sleep Foundation (NSF) found that about half of us regularly experience symptoms of insomnia, such as trouble falling asleep, waking up during the night, waking up too early in the morning or sleep that is not refreshing.

In addition to the toll it takes on our mood and energy levels, poor sleep can also have a serious impact on our long-term health. Studies have shown that people with chronic insomnia are at greater risk for high blood pressure and heart disease.

But getting a good night’s sleep doesn’t mean you have to resort to sleeping pills. In fact, research has found that cognitive-behavioral therapy works better in the long term than medication for most forms of insomnia. The goal of cognitive behavioral therapy is to change your perceptions and behaviors around sleep. For example, if you have trouble sleeping because you’re lying there worrying about everything you have to do tomorrow, then your thoughts are waking you up. You need to learn how to silence those thoughts and relax your body so you can fall asleep.

There are a number of techniques that can help with this kind of problem: progressive muscle relaxation, breathing retraining and challenging negative thoughts about sleep and about yourself as someone who has trouble sleeping

For a few years I was fortunate enough to own a house with a dishwasher. It’s one of the things I miss most about that house. A really good dishwasher is like having two extra hands: two extra hands that don’t even need to be fed.

When you don’t have a dishwasher, it’s not just the washing up you have to do; it’s the planning: sorting the dishes into piles of things that can go in the dishwasher and things that can’t; keeping track of which pot or glass goes with what lid; putting all the silverware in its little cage so it doesn’t fall through the rack and get lost; scraping off all the food because otherwise it will mold and smell bad. The whole process is a special kind of hell reserved for people who don’t have dishwashers.

If you visit people who don’t have dishwashers, notice how often they wash their hands. This is another strategy for coping with not having a dishwasher: if your hands are constantly wet, you can keep washing dishes without having to run water for each separate item.

The biggest advantage of owning a dishwasher, though, like most labor-saving devices, is psychological. It’s not just that you’re free from the

The dishwasher is a welcome addition to any kitchen, and especially useful in a small one. As with any appliance, however, it’s important to choose the right model for your needs. If you have limited counter space, are new to using a dishwasher or live alone, a countertop dishwasher may be the best choice for you.

Countertop dishwashers sit on the counter and hook up directly to your sink faucet. They are smaller than standard dishwashers and can hold up to six place settings and a few serving dishes. They use less water than their larger counterparts, require no installation and can easily be moved from location to location. With compact designs and convertible capabilities, many are also portable, ideal for dorm rooms or offices.

To find the perfect fit for your kitchen, consider how often you’ll use it, what types of dishes you’ll wash and where you’ll put it when it’s not in use. You’ll also want to think about how much space you have available in your kitchen. A countertop dishwasher is an efficient choice if you’re looking to conserve both energy and water without sacrificing cleanliness!

My mother’s maternal grandparents, John and Martha (Minnie) Kittson, were both born in England. The Kittsons left England in 1863 when Minnie was not quite three years old. Minnie had an older sister, Sarah Ann (born 1856), and an older brother, John Joseph (born 1860).

They emigrated to the United States where they settled in Nebraska. While living in Nebraska, Minnie’s brother William was born in 1865. Her next youngest sibling was Thomas B., born in 1868.

The family moved to Illinois where three more children were born to John and Martha Kittson: Mary Ann (born 1870), Charles (born 1873), and Edward Henry (born 1875).

In 1876 the Kittsons moved again, this time to South Dakota where they settled on a farm near Elk Point. The last two of their thirteen children were born there: Elizabeth (born 1877) and Thomas Bernard (born 1880).

In 1904 Minnie married her second cousin George Henry Turner who was living on a farm not far from the Kittson farm. George was thirty-four at the time of their marriage while Minnie was forty-three.